Brake supplier Akebono said Thai operations had been temporarily suspended from 12 October following shutdowns at automotive OEM customers and a date for the resumption of operations has not yet been determined.

Akebono said it was also investing the impact the flood would make on its business performance.

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Like several OEMs with factories in Thailand, the supplier is helping people in affected areas. It has donated JPY10m (US$131,269) towards relief and recovery efforts.